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05 May 2021
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The data is clear – invest in midwives
Message from Marielle Sander, Representative, UNFPA Papua New Guinea Country Office The latest edition of the State of the World’s Midwifery report launched…
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11 March 2021
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UNFPA supports women and girls displaced by the inter-clan violence in Hela Province, Papua New Guinea
Janet Hangu, one of the young girls displaced by the violent inter-clan conflict in Hela Province received UNFPA's Dignity Kit distributed at Tari Women's…
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08 March 2021
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International Women’s Day - Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem
All over the world, women lead. They lead peace processes, run businesses, establish hospitals and schools. They are presidents of countries and corporate boards. They head…
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05 March 2021
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“The garment kept her alive”: Putting training into practice at Rumginae Hospital
A UNFPA delivery of equipment to Rumginae Rural Hospital gets put to use almost immediately to save the life a young mother in Western Province.
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26 February 2021
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“UNFPA’s support for the renovation of the Labour and Postnatal wards has now made it a safe delivery environment for mothers and babies.”
The first female twins who were safely delivered at the UNFPA renovated facility on 9th January 2021 by Dorna Mangar, a 23 years old mother. Photo: Sr Philomena/Matkomnai Health…
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06 February 2021
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2 million additional cases of FGM likely to occur over next decade due to COVID-19
2 million additional cases of female genital mutilation likely to occur over next decade due to COVID-19 Only united, concerted and well-funded action can end this human…
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25 January 2021
Statement
Coming up... Census 2021 Structural Listing
The National Statistical Office (NSO), wishes to inform the general public throughout Papua New Guinea that Structural Listing for the 2021National Population and Housing Census…
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13 January 2021
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ICM and UNFPA launch ‘A Moment for Midwives’ — A Digital Ode to Midwives Everywhere
The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have come together to share the first-ever issue of ‘A Moment for Midwives’— a…
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13 December 2020
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“By Her, for Her Supported by Him” Art Calls for Action on Human Rights
“By Her, for Her Supported by Him” Art Calls for Action on Human Rights As part of the 16 Days of Activism to end violence against women in PNG and in…
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